Children's book Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Biography

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a person who likes to make things. Some things she likes to make: Children’s books. Grown-up books. Short films. Salads. Connections with the universe. Something out of nothing. Wishes. According to The New York Times, Amy’s award-winning children’s books “radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting.” Her 30+ books for children include Little Pea, Uni the Unicorn, I Wish You More, Exclamation Mark, Spoon, Chopsticks, Duck! Rabbit!, Yes Day, The OK Book, The Wonder Book, Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons, Plant a Kiss, and Wumbers. As for her adult work, Amazon named Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life one of the top 10 memoirs of the decade. A guided journal based on this book was recently released, titled Encyclopedia of Me: My Life from A-Z. Some of her other bestselling guided journals include The Belly Book, The Bride-to-be-Book, My Birthday Book and The Big Sibling Book. (Bio via whoisamy.com)

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Uni and the Magic Paintbrush
Uni and the Dolphin
Uni's First Recital
Mermaid Helper
Uni and the 100 Treasures
Uni Joins the Team
Tooth Fairy Helper
Let's Clean Up the Forest!
Reindeer Helper
Uni's Wish for Wings
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Uni and the Magic Paintbrush
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · February 17, 2026

Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal · With Brigette Barrager

A girl struggles with her mural. Can magic or friendship help her succeed?

32 pages
3.2/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
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I Wish You More

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Endless wishes for life's milestones and everyday wonders.

Dear Girl,
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Dear Girl,

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A collection of letters to a young girl offering advice and encouragement on various aspects of life.

Little Miss, Big Sis
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Little Miss, Big Sis

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young girl discovers the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

Duck! Rabbit!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

Two people argue over whether an animal is a duck or a rabbit.

Spoon

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2009

A spoon struggles with feelings of inadequacy and jealousy towards his friends until he realizes his own unique qualities.

Uni the Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A unicorn and a little girl form an unlikely friendship.

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50

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Illustrated

15

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Picture books

42

Board books

8

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Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

A girl struggles with her mural. Can magic or friendship help her succeed?

Uni and the Dolphin
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$1597

Uni and the Dolphin

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

A unicorn and girl face a beach cleanup challenge with new ocean friends.

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$574

Uni's First Recital

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

A unicorn faces stage fright at a dance recital. Can magic help?

Mermaid Helper

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024

Help a mermaid explore the world above with Uni the Unicorn.

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$1398

Uni and the 100 Treasures

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2023

A unicorn helps find treasures for a school celebration.

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Uni Joins the Team

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2023

A unicorn learns teamwork and self-belief through a new sport challenge.

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$1049

Tooth Fairy Helper

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A tired Tooth Fairy needs help. Can Uni the unicorn save the night with magic and quiet?

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$574

Let's Clean Up the Forest!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

Uni the Unicorn discovers a littered forest. Can magic and friendship clean it up?

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$1049

Reindeer Helper

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

A unicorn must find a lost reindeer to save Christmas.

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$574

Uni's Wish for Wings

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Uni dreams of flying. Can a winged friend help make it possible?

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$674

How to Say Thank You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

Uni seeks the perfect way to say thank you in a magical land.

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$674

The Haunted Pumpkin Patch

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

A squished pumpkin leads to a spooky mystery in the patch. Can Uni solve it?

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Uni and the Butterfly

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A unicorn learns true friendship by setting a butterfly free.

Uni the Unicorn in the Real World

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A unicorn's belief in children sparks a magical revelation.

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$574

Uni and the Perfect Present (Uni the Unicorn)

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Uni seeks the perfect birthday gift, learning about gratitude along the way.

Uni Paints a Rainbow

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Uni the Unicorn brings back the rainbow in a magical land.

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$574

Uni Brings Spring

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A unicorn helps her animal friends when winter returns unexpectedly.

Moo-Moo, I Love You!
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$1697

Moo-Moo, I Love You!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the playful bond between parent and child through whimsical cow-themed wordplay.

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$474

Uni Bakes a Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

A young girl and her friends participate in a baking contest with the help of a magical friend.

Choo-Choo School

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

A group of train cars attend a school and learn various lessons throughout the day.

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$574

Uni Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Can Uni learn to use magic to help others on the first day of school?

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$1797

Straw

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Straw races through life until a friend shows him the joy of slowing down.

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$858

A Valentine for Uni the Unicorn

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

A unicorn eagerly awaits a special valentine. Will it be from you?

Uni the Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Can Uni turn a challenging sleepover into magical fun?

Don't Blink!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

A child tries to avoid bedtime by not blinking.

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$1899

Dear Girl,

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A collection of letters to a young girl offering advice and encouragement on various aspects of life.

Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

A unicorn and a girl unite to save a rain-drenched magical land.

That's Me Loving You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

A comforting tale of love that transcends distance and time.

Friendshape

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Shapes discover the true essence of friendship through ups and downs.

Little Miss, Big Sis
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$1899

Little Miss, Big Sis

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young girl discovers the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

I Wish You More
Sale price
$1398

I Wish You More

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Endless wishes for life's milestones and everyday wonders.

Sale price
$1697

Uni the Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A unicorn and a little girl form an unlikely friendship.

Exclamation Mark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A young boy struggles to fit in and finds his place in the world.

I Scream! Ice Cream!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Explore playful word pairs that sound alike but mean different things.

Chopsticks

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Two inseparable friends face a challenge that tests their bond and independence.

Plant a Kiss

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2011

A small act of love grows into a dazzling journey of kindness.

Al Pha's Bet

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

A man bets he can order the newly invented letters. Can he succeed?

This Plus That

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover life's magic through whimsical equations that reveal more than meets the eye.

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$1299

One Smart Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Discover life lessons through cookie-inspired words and definitions.

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$1248

Sugar Cookies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the sweet language of love through heartwarming cookie-inspired lessons.

Yes Day!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

One day a year, every child's wish is granted with a resounding 'Yes!'

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$1797

Spoon

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2009

A spoon struggles with feelings of inadequacy and jealousy towards his friends until he realizes his own unique qualities.

Sale price
$759

Little Oink

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2009

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

Duck! Rabbit!
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$1597

Duck! Rabbit!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

Two people argue over whether an animal is a duck or a rabbit.

It's Not Fair!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Life's unfairness explored through whimsical questions and relatable scenarios.

Sale price
$1398

Christmas Cookies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Discover the true spirit of Christmas through cookies and timeless lessons.

Little Hoot

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.

The OK Book

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover how being OK can lead to greatness in this playful journey of self-discovery.

Sale price
$799

Cookies

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2006

Discover life's lessons through the wisdom of cookies.

Little Pea

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books.

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Brigette Barrager

Illustrator / 19 shared books

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